Víti Askja
Víti Askja
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Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check conditions. Name means 'Hell' in Icelandic.
A geothermal hot spring in Highlands. Natural heat from the earth creates a unique bathing experience.
There's nothing quite like soaking in geothermal water surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Time slows down.
Geothermal activity has heated these waters for centuries. Icelanders have been bathing in natural hot springs since the settlement age.
Bring a towel and change of clothes. Changing facilities at natural springs range from 'basic hut' to 'behind that rock over there.'
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Toyota RAV4
Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.
TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
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